Is it one
style or many? How does it relate to other kinds of dance? Does it have a particular
meaning? Does it have something to communicate to me? How can I understand it?

Presented like a
travel guide to a strange planet with some strange, constantly moving 'humanoid' inhabitants,
these brilliant videos are fun and easy to watch while simply explaining some
fundamental concepts and ideas on dance. The script is written by dance writer
and critic Sanjoy Roy and the beautifully simple animation is by Magali Charrier. They have done a great job in illustrating a wide, free and
ever-changing notion of contemporary dance. Here are some screenshots, along with some of our favorite quotes!read more...

True, the
planet can look a little alien and its inhabitants can behave oddly, but just remember:
dancers are humanoids, just like you!

The whole
place is on the move. Don’t be surprised: dancers are always moving. That’s
what they do!

In fact,
the one thing these dancers have in common is their love of travelling. They
like exploring. Finding new places, discovering new things. {…} They come here
because it’s a place which prizes experimentation, invention and
non-conformity. They are a mixed and unsettled group.

Watching dance
gives you an inner dancer!

It doesn’t
work like language because it’s not something you understand –it’s something
you feel, something you recognize.

It is a great introduction to the
world of dance for anyone who has no clue on it and a great guide for all of us
who are still figuring it out…